Taxi - Bryan Ferry

As Time Goes By - Bryan Ferry

I was once watching the opening credits to the Sitcom 'As Time Goes By' and thought 'Bryan Ferry could do this miles better'. So imagine my surprise when he actually did (okay, I was also surprised that this album only took four years to arrive...) The great thing was I was right. Ferry has always had an ear for the classic tunes but he always adds his own little (or sometimes not so little) touches to them. The true genius is he quite often makes his version better than the original. 'As Time Goes By' is a album of 15 songs from the 30's and 40's performed in the style of the period. Ferry seems in his element; crooning along, ...

As Time Goes By - Bryan Ferry

This is my favourite Brian Ferry Album. This singer has been through all the stages of singing his heart out to electronic sounds, and making his name with Roxy Music in the 1970's. Now he's hit perfection! The delectable Brian Ferry (with the come to bed eyes and dark brown voice) has produced this album, 'As Time Goes By', with the help of Rhett Davies. It's a collection of old classics from the '30's and '40's. As Time Goes By ________________ Originally written by Herman Hupfield. A romantic song with violin, cello, and harp included in the backing orchestra. This track has an old 'Palm Court' Orchestra feel to ...

Mamouna - Bryan Ferry

swallowed up by this project, continually re-recording and adding to the tracks. The title track, however, suddenly and without warning, shows the quality of song creation that Ferry still possesses. It swaggers with confidence; Ferry's lilting vocals at their very best. The song finishes with a small piano refrain that gives the song an expansive feel, like it should never end. It quickly does though and you are left with the feeling that you want to hear it again, NOW! The other stand-out track is Wild Cat Days which reunites Ferry and Roxy Music band mate Brian Eno for the first time since 1974. An edgy song with an electronica drive that really does suit ...